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Copies of malware used by intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

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Re: Copies of malware used by intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

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"Handle with care." Hey guys, let's unzip this so the next guy can run it and spread the worlds most advanced malware on our home network.

I didn't see any zips. Though zip is not the only vector one should be concerned with. For downloadable files, handle with extreme care. Exploration of the database content however is static and i'm sure the Internet will thank you if you parse and compile a list of interesting patterns you find from it.

Re: Copies of malware used by intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

#7

"Handle with care." Hey guys, let's unzip this so the next guy can run it and spread the worlds most advanced malware on our home network.

It would be fun to install in a VM though! Or maybe not.

It will phone home. Don't do it unless it's disconnected from the network. It might also try to spread the infection through other attack vectors, like bluetooth, or trying to break out of the VM.

Re: Copies of malware used by intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

#8

"Handle with care." Hey guys, let's unzip this so the next guy can run it and spread the worlds most advanced malware on our home network.

It would be fun to install in a VM though! Or maybe not.

The equivalent of handling Ebola in your home kitchen.
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